Dr. A. A. Barau
Area of specialization: | Agricultural Extension/Rural livelihood, Development and Sustainability |
Email: | akilu.barau@udusok.edu.ng |
Phone: | +2348036555890 |
List of Selected Publications
- Journal Publications
- (1) Md Safiul Islam Afrad, Mostakima Binta Monir, Md Enamul Haque, Aliyu Akilu Barau, and Md Manjurul Haque (2020). Impact of industrial effluent on water, soil and Rice production in Bangladesh: a case of Turag River Bank. Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 18: 825-834 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40201-020-00506-8
- (2) A. A. Barau, M. Naznin, M. E. Haque, M. E. Haque, M. Zakaria, M. S. I. Afrad (2020). Extent of Adoption and Knowledge on Pesticide Use in Vegetable Production in Narsingdi District, Bangladesh. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 2(1): 4-13
- (3) Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Aliyu Akilu Barau, Md. Enamul Haque, and Mohammad Habibullah (2020). Farmers’ Use of Personal Protection Equipment in Jeshore and Rajshahi Districts of Bangladesh. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 33(3): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.9734/jesbs/2020/v33i330204
- (4) D. Bhattacherjee, A. A. Barau, M. E. Haque, M. E. Haque and M. S. I. Afrad, (2020). Knowledge of Chakma Women on Shifting Cultivation: A Comparative Study between Bangladesh and India. Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 38(3): 57-66. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaees/2020/v38i330324
- (5) Afrad, M. S. I., Yeasmin, S., Haque, M. E., Sultana, N., Barau, A. A. and Rana, S. (2019). Fish Biodiversity and Livelihood Status of Fishermen Living around the Titas river of Bangladesh. Journal of Bio-Science, 27: 59-67. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbs.v27i0.44671
- (6) Md Enamul Haque, Shahnaz Khanom, Md Safiul Islam Afrad, Aliyu Akilu Barau, SM Rafiquzzaman (2019). Consumer Preference for Sea Fish Consumption in Dhaka City of Bangladesh. The Agriculturists, 17(1&2): 41-51. https://doi.org/10.3329/agric.v17i1-2.44695
- (7) Aliyu Akilu Barau, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Sadekur Rahman and Md. Abiar Rahman (2019). Indigenous Peoples’ Livelihood Practices in Southeastern Bangladesh and the Question of Sustainability. Sustainable Development, 2019; 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.1924\
- (8) Mohammed Rokonuzzaman, Mersiful Jannat Monira, Md. Enamul Haque, Md. Motaher Hossain, Aliyu Akilu Barau (2019). Sustainability of Organic Vegetable Farming in Rural Bangladesh. Asia Pacific Journal of Sustainable Agriculture Food and Energy, 7(1): 1-9
- (9) Md. Safiul Islam Afrad and Aliyu Akilu Barau (2019). Employability of Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) Graduates of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 11(2): 068-078
- (10) Aliyu Akilu Barau and Gbolagade Benjamin Adesiji (2018).Socioeconomic Determinants Influencing the Willingness of Agriculture Undergraduates to Participate in Agripreneurship in Northwest Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development, 8(1): 25-34.
- (11) Afrad, M. S. I. and Barau, A. A. (2018). Performance of Vulnerable Group Development towards Food Security. Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture, 22(2): 21-28
- (12) M. Naznin, M. S. I. Afrad, M. E. Haque, M. Zakaria and A. A. Barau (2018). Perception of rural farmers on pesticide use in vegetable production. Agricultural Science and Technology, 10(2): 115 – 120. doi: 10.15547/ast.2018.02.024
- (13) Dipanwita Bhattacharjee, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Md. Enamul Haque and Aliyu Akilu Barau (2018). Gender mainstreaming and participation in shifting cultivation among Chakma tribe: A comparative study in selected areas of Bangladesh and India. Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 14(1): 11-18
- (14) Barau, A. A. and Oladeji, D. O., (2017). Participation of Urban Women in Agricultural Production Activities in the Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 7(7): 84-90. doi: 10.5027/jnrd.v7i0.10
- (15) Barau, A. A. and Michael, J. A., (2017).Agrobiodiversity Conservation Techniques Adopted by Rural Farmers in Kware Local Government Area Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems, 7(2): 85-90.
- (16) Aliyu Akilu Barau and Safiul Islam Afrad (2017).An overview of social media use in agricultural extension service delivery. Journal of Agricultural Informatics, 8(3): 50-61.
- (17) Barau, A. A. and Afrad, M. S. I., (2017). Potentials of Rural Youth Agripreneurship in Achieving Zero Hunger. World Rural Observations, 9(2): 1-11. doi:10.7537/marswro090217.01
- (18) M. S. Rahman, A. A. Barau and M. R. A. Noman (2019). Service Delivery Effectiveness of Farmers’ Information and Advice Centres (FIACS) in Dinajpur Sadar Upazila of Bangladesh. Information Processing in Agriculture, 6(4): 462-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpa.2019.03.002
- (19) S. H. Sidi, A. A. Kamba and A. A. Barau, (2017). Access to Growth Enhancement Support Scheme’s Inputs among the Dry Season Rice Farmers in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 15(3):1-8. doi: 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/29965
- (20) A. A. Barau, A. A. Yahaya and M. S. I. Afrad, (2016). Willingness to Pursue Career in Agriculture: A Case Study of Secondary School Students in Sokoto Metropolis Nigeria. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 28(1&2): 1-11
- (21) Barau, A. A. and Yelwa, F. J. (2016). Contribution of Youths towards Rural Development through Community Development Activities in Tsafe LGA Zamfara State Nigeria. Journal of Developing Country Studies, 6(2): 1-4.
- (22) M. Hasan, M. S. I. Afrad, M. E. Haque, M. A. Hossain and A. A. Barau, (2016). Socioeconomic Status of Fish Farmers and Fishermen: A Comparative Study in Trishal Upazila under Mymensingh District, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Extension Education, 28(1&2): 55-67
- (23) B. Z. Abubakar, A. A. Barau, F. J. Yelwa, M. M. Makinta, and A. M. Bashir (2016). Effects of National Programme for Food Security on Poverty Reduction among Beneficiaries in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 12(1): 45-51
- (24) Attahiru, M., B. Z. Abubakar and A. A. Barau, (2014). Assessment of Benefits Derived from SACDP/IFAD through Community Based Participatory Projects in Bodinga Zone. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 4(3): 225-232.
- (25) B. Z. Abubakar, J. P. Voh, B. F. Umar, S. Khalid, A. A. Barau, and J. Aigbe (2014). Women Participation in Agriculture and Rural Development Activities in Kwacciyar-Lalle and Mogonho Communities of Sokoto State, Nigeria. International Science Index, 8(6): XVIII
- (26) B.Z.Abubakar, A. A. Barau, M. M. Makinta and A. I. Jega, (2013). Adult education and change of attitudes towards modern agricultural practices. Scientific Journal of Agricultural, 2(2): 68-72.
- (27) Usman, T., Ango, A. K. and Barau, A. A., (2013). Evaluation of Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties Among Small-Scale Farmers: A Case Study of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, North-Western Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research, 2(3): 408-414.
- Conference papers
- (1) R. S. Adisa, M. Y. Adisa, T. Usman and A. A. Barau, (2018). A Study of Computer-based ICT Competency in the Social Science Sub-sector of the Nigerian Higher Education System. 21st Saudi Computer Society National Computer Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 25-26, pp. 1-6. doi: 10.1109/NCG.2018.8593189
- (2) M. S. I. Afrad, K. Nahar, M. E. Haque, S. Sultana and A. A. Barau, (2018). Livelihood Assets of Hilsa Fishermen in Lalmohan Upazila of Bangladesh. International Conference on Research and Extension for Sustainable Rural Development, Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogra, Bangladesh, 15-16 February.
- (3) M. S. I. Afrad, K. Nahar, M. E. Haque, S. Sultana and A. A. Barau, (2018).Livelihood Trajectories of Hilsa Fishermen around Selected Coastal Areas of Bangladesh. International Conference on Research and Extension for Sustainable Rural Development, Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogra, Bangladesh, 15-16 February.
- (4) B.Z. Abubakar and A. A. Barau, J. Musa, R. AbdulAziz and T. Usman, (2015). The Role of ZACAREP in Reducing Poverty among Maize Producers in Talata Mafara LGA Zamfara State Nigeria. Presented at the 20th Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria held at NAERLS/ABU, Zaria, Nigeria, 12 - 15 May.
- (5) Barau, A. A. and Usman, T., (2015). Knowledge and Training Needs of Undergraduates of Agriculture for Participation in Agripreneurship in Northwest Nigeria. Proceedings of First Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Science, Northwest University, Kano, Nigeria, held between 8-12 November.